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N987 JLX

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,101 mi
Last recorded39,101 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 JLX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 39,101 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 39,002 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 38,987 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,862 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,835 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,663 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 37,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,684 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,067 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,784 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 27,843 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,819 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,983 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake rubbing †front tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Jun 2007 16,983 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake rubbing †front tyre starting to perish

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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N987 JLX is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,627 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N987 JLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N987 JLX registered?

N987 JLX is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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